MIT Haystack Observatory Westford MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 37.180 W 071° 29.440
19T E 295736 N 4721588
The Haystack Observatory was founded in 1970 and occupies 1,300 acres of hilly woodlands in the towns of Groton, Tyngsborough, and Westford, about 40 miles northwest of the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A group of 100 scientists, engineers and technical personnel conducts the Observatory's research programs and operations. The Observatory is a center within MIT's overall research structure, and the Observatory Director reports to the MIT Vice President for Research.
Waymark Code: WM50DV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2008
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!